The
City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
(BPS), in collaboration with
Portland Parks and Recreation
(PPR) and Solar
Oregon,
is launching Solar Forward, a new program to engage community members
in funding renewable energy projects on publicly-owned facilities.

Community
solar makes participating in solar energy development accessible to a
wider, more diverse audience of Portlanders, including renters,
homeowners with shaded properties, and those who cannot afford to
install their own solar energy system. Solar Forward's first PV
system will be installed at the Southwest Community Center. This
first demonstration of community solar in Portland will pave the way
for more projects on under-utilized public rooftops in Oregon.

Volunteer with Solar Forward:

Volunteers
will engage the public about the Solar Forward initiative, explain
project details, and give people the opportunity to participate.
Volunteers will represent Solar Forward at outreach events in SW
Portland and throughout the city.